An Emile Puiforcat Silver Mustard and Diminutive Vase with Ram Motifs, Paris, France, late 19th century. Marks: (Minerva), ... (Total: 2 Items)

Description

An Emile Puiforcat Silver Mustard and Diminutive Vase with Ram Motifs, Paris, France, late 19th century
Marks: (Minerva), EP (in diamond)
4-3/4 inches high (12.1 cm) (taller, vase)
11.76 troy ounces (weighable)

PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE SOUTHERN COLLECTION

Note: Emile Puiforcat was know to have made salt cellars in the same pattern as the mustard, with identical garlands and festoons to bodies. The mustard contains a hand-blown glass liner.

Condition Report*:

Very minor flake to rim of mustard liner, marks to mustard rubbed, mustard without spoon, moderate to heavy scratching to vase body, base of vase with slight push, with surface scratches commensurate with age, polishing, and use.

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